Car accidents leave some people with debilitating injuries that change their quality of life forever. These injuries could include back and spinal damage, disfigurement, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among others. Aside from the physical and emotional toll of these injuries, they often come with steep financial costs that could be hard to recover from. …
Distracted driving claims many lives each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,841 people lost their lives in accidents caused by distracted driving in 2018 alone. Finding out that a careless distracted driver is responsible for your accident can be frustrating and upsetting, especially if you have suffered extensive injuries or …
Whiplash is the rapid back and forth strain of your neck that can occur due to slip and falls or rear-end car collisions, which is the more common culprit for this injury. It also ranges from minor to severe, involving muscle lacerations and even neck dislocation. The pain associated with whiplash is serious and can …
Trucks may generally be larger and weigh more than the typical passenger vehicle, causing more destruction when involved in an accident. You could be entitled to collect compensation if you or a loved one suffered a fatal or non-fatal injury because of a truck accident. You may qualify even if you are partially at fault …
Whether you are visiting a theme park or enjoying any other aspect of Orlando, you deserve to be protected from the danger that humans with bad intentions can present. When business owners and others with the responsibility to do so do not provide adequate security to protect their customers, employees, and others invited onto a …
Trucks are a common sight on any highway. They are a necessity for transporting goods across long distances and keeping many businesses operating smoothly, but they can also present a unique hazard on the roadways. If you or a loved one have suffered an injury in an accident involving a truck, you could be entitled …
If you or a loved one have suffered an injury in a bicycle accident, you may be entitled to damages. A Minneapolis bicycle accident lawyer can evaluate your case. Call Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (800) 761-5225. We offer free consultations and will not charge you anything unless you receive a settlement. The Dangers of …
Unexpectedly losing someone dear to you can be a devastating experience. The sense of loss could also be intensified after finding out another person’s negligent or intentional action is to blame for your loved one’s death. It is not right that you and your family bear the emotional anguish and financial burden of something that …
Riding a motorcycle is one of the more thrilling and adventurous types of ground transportation. Motorcyclists love the exhilaration, speed, and being at one with the air and wind while riding their bikes. However, motorcyclists might be at higher risk of injuries from accidents between motorcycles and other vehicles. These accidents can produce broken bones, …
Customers do not expect to suffer a slip and fall accident while walking around a Lowe’s store. From a slippery floor to improperly secured merchandise, a store like Lowe’s has the potential to harbor a variety of slip and fall hazards. If you do suffer an injury while visiting Lowe’s and the store is liable …
Slip and fall accidents can result in life-altering injuries, such as broken or fractured bones, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and more. In fact, falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The symptoms of a TBI can range from mild—such …
A quick stop at a Dollar General store usually means picking up a few essential items, perhaps before heading home. While such shopping trips are common, unfortunately, slip and fall accidents are common, too, and they can happen while shoppers are out running their errands. These incidents, which can leave them in physical injuries and …
When a trip to your local Family Dollar store ends in a slip and fall accident that leaves you or a loved one injured, you may wonder who is at fault as you face mounting medical bills, missed days at work, or both. You may have suffered a chronic injury that requires weeks or even …
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and cause significant injuries. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 800,000 people are hospitalized because of injuries suffered in slip and fall accidents every year. When you slip and fall due to a hazard on someone else’s property, such as a …
You might never think a trip to a 7-11 convenience store to pick up your morning coffee or fill your car up with gas would end in a trip to the hospital. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 800,000 people a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury. …
If you or someone you love was injured as the result of the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another party, you might have the foundation of a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. With the help of an Orlando personal injury lawyer, you can hold the liable party financially responsible for their actions. While you …
Accidents and injuries can happen to anyone at any time. Sometimes, people are hurt in accidents that are not their fault. If this has happened to you, you are probably wondering if someone else is responsible for the costs of your injuries and other expenses. If you were harmed in a car accident, hurt by …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 2.5 million people injured in car accidents every year. A sizable number of those accidents are side-impact collisions. This can happen when a car hits the side of another, resulting in significant damage. There are different forms of side-impact collisions with …
Rollover accidents are among the most severe vehicle accidents that you can have. Vehicles were not designed to handle that kind of stress and often experience severe damage because of it. Drivers and passengers are at extreme risk for injuries and have to deal with long recoveries or disabilities. According to the Centers for Disease …
Ridesharing has been a popular way of getting around for a long time. There are newer companies that are becoming synonymous with the ridesharing industry, but there have been ridesharing services available for more than 100 years. Many urban areas rely on these services to help people get to their daily lives. Unfortunately, the prevalence …
